Polly Woodside

School Excursions

Let students take on a crew role under the direction of the First mate.

The National Trust has developed a range of school programs for primary levels Yrs 1- 6.

The one hour facilitated sessions aboard ship include a range of hands-on activities and engaging experiences from using the capstan to hauling sails to scrubbing decks and learning the fine arts of navigation.

The excursion includes entry to the Gallery and a film about the life of George Andrews, the ship's carpenter in 1904 and his journey aboard the ship.

Getting thereThe Polly Woodside is located between the Yarra River and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarendon Street, Melbourne. Public Trans port 10 minute walk from Southern Cross Station or a short stroll from Tram Stop No.124A-Clarendon Street-Spencer St Bridge.